Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊntərˌbæləns/
noun a weight or force that balances or offsets another
A1 I used a heavy book as a counterbalance to hold down the papers.
A2 The chef added sugar to counterbalance the acidity of the tomatoes in the sauce.
B1 Regular exercise can help to counterbalance the effects of a sedentary lifestyle.
B2 The government implemented new policies to counterbalance the economic downturn.
C1 The company invested in renewable energy projects as a counterbalance to their carbon emissions.
C2 The artist carefully chose colors to create a sense of balance and counterbalance in the painting.
verb to have an equal and opposite effect on something
A1 She uses a heavy book to counterbalance the stack of papers on her desk.
A2 To counterbalance the sweetness of the dessert, the chef added a tangy sauce.
B1 The government implemented new policies to counterbalance the economic downturn.
B2 The company decided to counterbalance the loss in revenue by increasing sales in other markets.
C1 The diplomat worked tirelessly to counterbalance the escalating tensions between the two countries.
C2 The CEO strategically counterbalanced the risks of the merger by diversifying the company's portfolio.
formal The weights on each side of the scale act as a counterbalance to ensure accurate measurements.
informal Adding more veggies to your plate can counterbalance all those carbs you've been eating.
slang Dude, you gotta counterbalance all that junk food with some exercise.
figurative His sense of humor always serves as a counterbalance to her serious nature.
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